US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel had accepted a plan for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. He warned Hamas to accept the offer before the conflict escalates.
He stated, “My representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today about Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire, during which we’ll work to end the war.” Furthermore, he said Qatar and Egypt would deliver the final proposal to Hamas.
He then added, “I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this deal, because it won’t get better — it will only get worse.”
Trump Plans to Meet Netanyahu Next Monday
Trump shared this news just days ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They will meet at the White House on Monday.
In the meantime, the U.S. has continued pressuring both Israel and Hamas to agree on a ceasefire and a hostage release deal. The goal is to stop the ongoing war in Gaza.
On the same day, Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, traveled to Washington. He met several U.S. leaders to talk about Gaza, Iran, and other regional concerns. His schedule included meetings with Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Aid Groups Criticize Gaza Relief System
More than 150 global charities and aid groups demanded an end to a U.S.- and Israeli-backed aid system in Gaza. According to them, the system has caused confusion and deadly violence among Palestinians seeking food.
For example, groups like Oxfam, Save the Children, and Amnesty International released a joint statement. They spoke out after at least 10 Palestinians died while trying to get food, based on reports from witnesses and health workers.
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens
Also on Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The attack killed at least 37 people, according to Nasser Hospital.
During the mourning, Um Seif Abu Leda cried out, “They’re hitting tents with missiles?” Her son died in the attack. Mourners placed flowers on body bags.
Missiles Were Fired from Yemen and Gaza
Earlier that day, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz gave a strong warning. He said Israel would retaliate after a missile came from Yemen.
Soon after, sirens rang across parts of Israel. At the same time, two rockets were launched from Gaza. However, Israeli air defense systems intercepted all of them.
Notably, this was the first strike from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels since Israel’s short war with Iran. Katz warned that Yemen could face a similar response.
Meanwhile, Houthi official Nasruddin Amer posted on social media, saying Yemen would “keep supporting Gaza until the attacks end and the siege is lifted.”
Netanyahu Prepares for His U.S. Visit
Speaking to his Cabinet, Netanyahu shared little about his upcoming U.S. visit. He only mentioned that he would discuss a trade deal.
Nevertheless, Iran is expected to be a major topic during the Washington talks. Trump recently helped arrange a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which adds weight to the upcoming discussion.